Overview As the January 18, 2025, expiration of the Edakunni v. Mayorkas settlement approaches, H-4 and L-2 visa holders face potential challenges reminiscent of past… Read More »H-4 and L-2 Visa Holders Face Uncertainty as USCIS Processing Changes Loom in 2025
Overview In a move to modernize and enhance the H-1B visa program, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed several rule changes that… Read More »USCIS Proposes Significant Reforms to H-1B Visa Program for FY 2025
Overview As President Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, a fierce debate about immigration policies has ignited a storm among his allies. The… Read More »Immigration at a Crossroads: How Shifting Policies Could Impact International Students, H-1B Holders, and Their Families
Overview As President Donald Trump embarks on his second term, his administration’s immigration policies are poised to affect Indian professionals seeking opportunities in the United… Read More »How Trump’s Immigration Policies in 2025 Will Impact Indian Professionals and Visa Holders
Overview In January 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its policy guidance, introducing more stringent criteria for National Interest Waiver (NIW) applications… Read More »USCIS Tightens Standards for National Interest Waiver (NIW) Applications in 2025
Overview Navigating the H-1B visa process can be challenging, especially when encountering a Request for Evidence (RFE) from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).… Read More »Understanding H-1B Visa Requests for Evidence (RFEs): Common Reasons and How to Respond
Overview The U.S. Department of State has introduced a pilot program allowing certain H-1B visa holders to renew their visas domestically, eliminating the need for… Read More »New Pilot Program Simplifies H-1B Visa Renewal Process
Overview The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s… Read More »H-1B Electronic Registration Process for 2025: Step-by-Step Guide & Key Updates
Overview Effective February 26, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented revised premium processing fees to account for inflation from June 2021 through… Read More »USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fees to Adjust for Inflation
Overview On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14160, “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” aiming to end birthright citizenship… Read More »Trump’s Executive Order Challenging Birthright Citizenship: Implications for H-1B Visa Holders
